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Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates

Councillor Glen Gower

Every Saturday morning, Councillor Glen Gower shares news and info for Stittsville residents.

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00:10:54

March 28: Cleaning the Capital launch

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/03/28

This week’s updates:Celebrating Collinda Joseph on April 4Cleaning the Capital registration is now openRemembering Peter Clark, crossing guard in BarrhavenWaste collection changes begin week of March 30Updated housing & homelessness planStittsville Business Association - annual general meeting recapQueensway Carleton Hospital celebrates 50 yearsReddit AMA r/StittsvilleONRendezvous FrancophoneOC Transpo’s new General Manager, plus end-of-week service updatesWelcome to Stittsville Multicultural

00:08:35

March 21: Your waste collection day may change

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/03/21

This week’s updates:- Eid al-Fitr with the Stittsville Muslim Association to mark the end of Ramadan Journée de la Francophonie St. Patrick’s Day Persian New Year International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival - call for exhibitors- Meals on Wheels with Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre- Thanking Stittsville Food Bank volunteers- Your waste collection day may be changing- Carp Road construction Q&A- Landscaping information -

00:09:13

March 14: Collinda Joseph goes for gold

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/03/14

This week’s updates:Good luck to Collinda Joseph - going for gold in curling at the ParalympicsEmergency preparedness reminderOC Transpo update, including the latest on LRT East & West extensionsConservation Authority changes and Carp River watershed flood outlookStittsville Community Micro-grant recipientsApproval for Brummell-Curry ParkStittsville West urban boundary expansion updateOttawa Police launch a new online reporting toolUpcoming events in and around Stittsville Have an excellent

00:08:41

March 7: More cricket pitches coming to Stittsville

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/03/07

This week’s updates:Coldest Night of the Year raises over $21,000 for LionheartsMississippi Valley Conservation Authority - Carp River watershed flood outlook statementPotholes & puddles: submit a request via ottawa.ca/311/More cricket pitches coming for Ottawa, including Bradley-Craig ParkOC Transpo announces “substantial completion” for O-Train Line 1 EastCouncillor Chat today at Farm Boy (Carp @ Hazeldean), 10am-noonUpcoming events: glengower.ca/events (including a puzzle fundraiser for

00:06:56

FEB 28: Commemorating "The Two Johns" -...

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/02/28

This week’s updates:Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Lionhearts Inc. is TONIGHT. Still time to make a donation:“Brummell-Curry Park” - commemorating the service of “The Two Johns”Plant Your Place - free trees for your property6111 Hazeldean Road site plan + Stittsville development updateMulti-Cultural & Human Rights CalendarSpeaker Series: Ottawa Public Health - Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion Save the date: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 20Upcoming

00:07:46

Feb 21: Your waste collection day may be changing

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/02/21

This week’s updates:Coldest Night of the Year for Lionhearts - still time sign to sign up or donateAn update on my election plansWaste collection day changes coming March 30Update on cricket pitches in our community (and beyond)Volunteer Award nominations close this weekKiwanis Home Bosses Youth Centre is looking for adult volunteersRamadan, Lent, and the Lunar New YearOlympic hockey gold medal game - watch parties Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

00:09:55

February 14: Urban boundary expansion

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/02/14

This week’s updates:Remembering Marion GullockClaridge applies for an urban boundary expansion west of Stittsville2 Pretty Street - update on affordable housing projectMayor visits Stittsville, with stops at Shingwàkons, Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, and Ritual on Stittsville MainChuks Onwuachi (The Brotherhood Coalition) and Natalie Taite (Ottawa Young Black Professionals) visited City HallOC Transpo Transit Committee update + LRT east opening infoYour waste pick-up day may be changingColdest

00:07:03

Feb 7: New paramedic facility for the west end

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/02/07

This week’s updates:Family Day Skate at CARDELRECCouncillor Chat today at Brown’s, 10am-noonStittsville Community Micro-Grants - deadline February 20Upcoming workshop about community associationsStittsville Volunteer Awards - nominations are openColdest Night of the Year for Lionhearts - a new route on Stittsville Main StreetOC Transpo updateMoving ahead on a new paramedic facility for the west endTurning the page with the Stittsville Creative Writing GroupCongrats Ottawa Sports Awards winners:

00:09:11

Jan 31: Nominations are open for the Stittsville...

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/01/31

This week’s updates:Snowshoe Fest on the Trans Canada Trail todayBe a hydrant hero, and also shovel out your furnace ventsJoin us for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for LionheartsNominations are open for the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer AwardsA reminder for humans and dogs who like to walk at Shea WoodsFaith leaders roundtableOC Transpo info session recapCarp Road Corridor BIA annual general meetingRemembering Gord AtkinsonCouncil passes a new Zoning By-lawCaivan’s subdivision application at

00:10:24

January 24: It's cold!

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/01/24

This week’s updates:Stitt Street Park consultation event for today has been cancelled due to cold weatherCold weather = great-tasting tap waterSnow removal operations underwayOC Transpo: Bus fleet update and LRT issuesOC Transpo info session for Stittsville and Kanata residents on Monday eveningNew zoning by-law comes to Council on WednesdayChanges to the Urban Fire Boundary in StittsvilleStittsville Community Micro-Grants - deadline for applications at the end of FebruaryColdest Night of the Year

00:08:52

January 17: Snow updates

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/01/17

This week’s updates:Snow! Thanks to snow plow operators, and thanks to residents for co-operating with the parking ban. Plus some reminders for the next big snowfall.Join us for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on February 28, supporting Lionhearts Inc.Stittsville Community Micro-GrantsOC Transpo info session on January 26Ottawa Police CommunityConnectCatholic elementary school gets site plan approvalCall Miller Waste for recycling inquiries: 1-888-852-2374 or area2@millerwaste.caStitt

00:09:27

January 10: Outdoor rinks in Stittsville

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2026/01/10

Good morning! Today I’m at Silas Bradley Park (Orvieto Way at Edenwylde) in the Edenwylde neighbourhood. It’s one of 16 outdoor rinks in Stittsville. A big thank you to all of the volunteers who are working hard this season to keep the ice in great shape… despite the challenging weather today! This week’s updates:Silas Bradley Park is one of ⁠16 outdoor rinks⁠ in Stittsville.Remembering Tysen Lefebvre2026 Micro-grant program launchJanuary 24: Bring your ideas for Stitt Street Park OC Transpo fleet

00:10:30

Dec 20: Wrapping up 2025

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/12/20

This week’s updates:- Celebrating Hanukkah and supporting our Jewish neighbours - Ottawa Fire tips about oven fires- Ottawa Police tips to avoid residential break-ins- OC Transpo Food Drive results- OC Transpo winter schedule starts on December 21- OC Transpo is free on New Year’s Eve- Committee passes new Zoning By-law + update on local files- Recycling changes coming January 1- Reminder to get your flu shot and COVID shot (and RSV, if you’re eligible)- Our office will be closed December 24,

00:07:58

December 13: OC Transpo Food Drive

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/12/13

Today is the 41st Annual OC Transpo Food Drive, and volunteers are at Brown’s (Stittsville Main) and No Frills (Iber Road) collecting donations for the Stittsville Food Bank. Let’s fill the bus! More updates:City Budget 2026: Stittsville projects, police, affordable housing, infrastructure, transitNew Zoning By-law coming to committee this weekOttawa Public Health reminder about vaccinesWinter parking remindersBrae Street parking reminderDevelopment files: Hazeldean @ Savage; MTO Highway Maintenance

00:09:07

December 6: Stittsville Parade of Lights

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/12/06

This week’s updates:Stittsville Village Association presents the Parade of Lights this eveningNew sign for the Stittsville Muslim AssociationCity Budget wraps up on Wednesday, plus results of our budget surveyNew Zoning By-law gets closer to the finish lineIdylea pathway construction beginsMoodie on-ramp re-opensSupport the Stittsville Food BankOttawa Safety Council is looking for more adult crossing guardsOSTA is running a survey about school transportationUpcoming events, including today’s

00:11:30

November 29: CARDELREC-Goulbourn turns 25

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/11/29

This week’s updates:This week ⁠we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the facility⁠ with some of the people who were instrumental in getting the facility built back in the days of Goulbourn Township.Small Business Saturday #SupportLocalStittsvilleCity budget updates: OC Transpo, Public Works & InfrastructureCouncillor Chat today at Farm Boy, 10am-12pmWinter parking restrictions start December 1Coyote Information Session with Coyote Watch Canada on December 11Huntmar northbound has

00:08:19

November 22: Affordable housing budget

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/11/22

This week’s updates:City budget: $23-million (plus more) allocated for affordable housing constructionResident pop-up at No Frills this morning, 10am-12pmRECAP: O.P.P. anti-fraud presentationCARDELREC–Goulbourn 25th Anniversary celebration on Tuesday#SupportLocalStittsvilleBlasting at 1650 SheaTree removal at 37 WildpineWinter parking reminderRink volunteersParade of Lights volunteersUnited Way Burger Battle at ALEWeekend events & activities Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen

00:11:20

November 15: City budget highlights for Stittsville

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/11/15

This week’s updates:Maplewood Secondary School official openingThanks to the Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremonyRecap of “Are we ready?” our panel on climate resiliencyRecap of our Carp Road construction meetingCity Budget 2026 & what’s in it for StittsvilleHuntmar northbound closed November 16-26 between Maple Grove & PalladiumAnti-Fraud workshop on November 19CARDELREC-Goulbourn 25th Anniversary on November 25Local events at glengower.ca/events/Volunteers needed: Parade of Lights,

00:08:15

November 8: Remembrance Day in Stittsville

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/11/08

This week’s updates:Remembrance Day activitiesBudget survey + a drop-in event this morning at Brown’s IndependentNovember 10: “Are We Ready?” a panel about adapting to climate change and growthNovember 13: Carp Road construction meetingNovember 19: O.P.P. anti-fraud workshopVolunteers needed for the Parade of LightsVolunteers needed for outdoor rinksThe law is changing for carbon monoxide alarms in homesChanges are coming to recycling (blue bin and black bin) on January 1Automated speed enforcement

00:12:17

November 1: Province bans speed cameras

Councillor Glen"s Stittsville Updates ·

2025/11/01

This week’s updates:Stittsville Legion Poppy CampaignHazardous Waste Depot today on Westbrook Drive (off Carp)Pumpkin Parade tonight at Village Square ParkOttawa Public Health measles alertNovember 10: Are We Ready - a panel on climate change and resilienceNovember 13: Carp Road construction meetingNovember 19: Anti-fraud workshopRouncey @ Tapadero; Rouncey @ Westphalian: Sidewalk upgradesGranite Ridge stormwater pond maintenanceTerry Fox / Westphalian pathway upgradesTake our budget surveyLansdowne

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